hello all
Can any one help i had a flu virus about 6 weeks ago its left me feeling very lethargic ive gone from running 30 to 40 miles a week to struggling when i take the dog for a walk the doc says i need rest,has any one had any thing similar and got any advice.
cheers
phil.
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n007 how bad wwere you at its worst?
For sevearl years after I recovered, I would still get odd days where I woke up and just felt 'yuck'. I learnt it was my body's way of saying STOP,SLOW DOWN AND REST.
biggest advice is listen to your body.
Rate your physical tiredness 1 to 10 (1 low) and mental tiredness. When these are high rest. Also take you resting pulse every morning.
I started training every other day for a maximum of 30 mins with a maximum pulse rate of 120 ( you will probably find this is a power walk or better still go on an exercise bike or rower). If your pulse rate is a count of 5 over what it has been do not train for 3 days. Once you have no ill effect from this 30 mins max pulse rate of 130. The 30 min max pulse rate of 140 then 150 until 160 .
Then you have to build into some sort of normal training routine - but keep those tiredness mearsurements going and everyone should check their resting pulse in the morning if they are serious about their training. Any rise indicates you are coming down with an illness.
Am I recovered now - I should say so. Running is not my main sport, but I have returned to winning ways so living proof you can recover be positive and listen to your body.
Good luck and be positive
i think i did over do it a bit and have gone back a bit i will follow your advice and cut back intensity and duration and monitor my progress.What was your story and how badly were you affected.
Listen to your body and be very very patient, I know how frustrating it can be.
I got shingles 7 months ago and I stupidly afterwards started running too quickly after the illness. I did a 6 mile run and then went downhill after that, symptoms of feeling like I had the flu, sore throats, aches, exhausted and like I am living in a bubble. I carried on working and then had to stop as my job was so physical. I have started to see a nutritionist, seeing a counsellor and seeing a hypnotherapist! I have just started to introduce the pacing as I started to do too much too quickly which has created many ups and downs. Reading these posts has made me realise that I am not on my own. I have really struggled with how this illness has affected my mental well being. I have also found people close to me have not quite understood what has been going on and have tried to push me to do things. I can't not agree more than listening to your body it is imperative and patiences is the key. I would also advise seeing a nutrionist as it can help your immune system to fight any other bugs you might come across. Its a hard road to walk this one but even seeing gradually improvements can lift your spirits. Good luck.
Blimey Groblin, that sounds rough - hopefully your current problem goes quickly. I've been with fatigue now for three years. Been seeing a nutritionist since September and things are improving - the advice above regarding exercise sounds good as I do find it hard to not overdo it.
Jennifer - I know exactly what you mean about others not understanding. I've been asked many times if I'm depressed - no, but I'm fed up with being asked!
Hope you both improve soon.